Mon. 11/30 Class Agenda: American Imperialism

1.  Bellringer:  See p.pt.
2.  Imperialism intro (pg. 5)
3.  Class Activity (pg. 6-7).  Review work...

• Based on what you learned today...why is there such a low voter turn-out in Hawaii?  Clip

HW - pg. 8-9

Tues. 11/24 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Binder up, desk cleared.  Get started on your Source Analysis.
2.  Complete written piece

HW - Enjoy your break!

Mon. 11/23 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Do pg. 2
2.  TEST:  Progressive Era
3.  The History of Thanksgiving

HW - 5, 6 & 23:  Written portion tomorrow

Fri. 11/20 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Do pg. 16

2.  Watch clip on Sam Gompers - then answer the questions on pg. 15.  Proceed to other Social Progressive reforms (pg. 15).  Women's Rights Questions (pg. 15):  Susan B. Anthony
3.  Discuss the changes…What did unions want?  How did unions become politically powerful?  What are the origins of Labor Day?

HW - pg. 5, 6, and 23 -> TEST Mon-Tues.

Thurs. 11/19 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Pg. 13...Why do companies have to put these labels on their products?

Informing consumers about food ingredients wasn't always a priority....

2.  Group Activity:  Use the class reading packet (pgs.  9-11) to complete pg. 14 in your unit packet.  The Jungle can't really apply to us today...right?  

3.  Current Events

HW - Work on pg. 5-6 AND 23

Wed. 11/18 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Teddy Roosevelt Review - Brain-pop.
2.  Other Progressive Presidents (pg. 22)

• Movie Clip:  How did John Muir impact the movement toward conservation?

3.  Work on "Progressive Bear"

HW - Bear due Friday 

Tues. 11/17 Class Agenda

1.  Bellringer:  Teddy Roosevelt...analyze cover of your packet?  How is the cartoonist portraying Teddy Roosevelt?
2.  Progressive Bear Assignment (pg. 21)
3.  See Mr. Law if you miss class today.

HW - Bear due FRIDAY